Appleton, Wisconsin vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 40.1% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $154,157 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Vancouver
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Appleton, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.9% lower
  Commute
  68.6% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher